All About Health, Nutrition and Food

Hey there, lovely reader! Ever wondered why your grandma insists you eat certain foods in specific seasons? Turns out, nature really does know best. Eating seasonally keeps your immunity strong, digestion happy, and mood lifted.  So, let’s celebrate every season with delicious food that loves you back. Grab a cup of chai and read on. I’ve got recipes too! Monsoon: Warmth & Immunity on Your Plate When it rains, our immunity dips, so we need food that warms us up and keeps infections away. Recipe 1: Ginger-Turmeric Rasam Ingredients:  1 cup cooked toor dal (or yellow moong dal)  1 medium tomato, chopped  1 tsp grated ginger  ½ tsp turmeric  ½ tsp black pepper powder 1 tsp cumin seeds 5-6 curry leaves 1 dry red chilli 1 tbsp ghee Salt to taste Coriander leaves for garnish Method: 1. In a pan, mash the cooked dal with 2 cups water. 2. Add tomato, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Bring to a boil. 3. Add pepper powder. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. 4. In a small pan, he...

Busy days need quick, healthy food to be eaten while on the move or while being at the workplace and remain attentive. Indian cuisine offers the widest variety of flavorfully healthy food that is easily made even for busy schedules. Here are some handy tips and recipes that fit the most perfectly into a busy day of keeping you fueled with least amount of effort. A nutritious breakfast is what gets your metabolism kick-started. Look for a meal that contains complex carbs, protein, and healthy fats to sustain energy. Here are some quick Indian-inspired breakfast ideas: Ragi Porridge with Banana and Nuts Ingredients: 1/2 cup ragi flour, 1 cup milk or water, 1/2 banana (sliced), a handful of almonds and walnuts, and a touch of jaggery. Instructions: Mix the ragi flour with the milk and stir on low flames till it thickens a little. Add jaggery as a sweetener; mix bananas and nuts as top-ings. Oats Upma Ingredients : Oats 1/2 cup, chopped vegetables ( carrots, peas, onions) along with curry ...